Question 1

if a person swallows a fentanyl patch n suicide attempt but regrets it, what will happen at the hospital?

Accepted Answer

Effect of Fentanyl: After you go to hospital Fentanyl needs to be flushed out of your body. If you are not suppose to take drug than it may have serious effects. Your doctor can monitor you in hospital for the 36 hrs or till you are stabilized. 
You will also need psychiatric help for your underlying depression!

Question 2

attempted suicide by od on prazosin, fentanyl, nitro, clonidin, etc. i have gastroparesis, but vomiting&pain increased w/red-brn urine&back pain?

Accepted Answer

Go to ER: Red-brown urine with back pain could mean you blood cell are breaking down and clogging your kidneys. You could get kidney failure and wind up on dialysis.

Question 3

please describe the medication: fentanyl?

Accepted Answer

Narcotic: Fentanyl is very potent synthetic analgetic, known under many commercial names:  sublimaze, actiq, durogesic, duragesic, (fentanyl) fentora, matrifen, haldid, onsolis, and a few others. It is highly lipophilic, which increases its potency. Fentanyl binds ?-opioid g-protein-coupled receptors, which inhibit pain neurotransmitter release. Side effects: respiratory depression, chest rigidity.

Question 4

what happens when fentanyl 50mg kicks in?

Accepted Answer

Pain relief: Fentanyl works on pain receptors.  Its primary use is to alleviate pain.  How fast it works depends on how it is given (IV, IM, transdermal).  I'll assume you are referring to IV.  Works in 1-5 mins, lasts ~ 45-90 mins.  Some very serious, but expected side effects include slowed or even stopped breathing, low blood pressure, sedation.  Expect excellent pain relief with Fentanyl when used properly

Question 5

can pholcodine contain fentanyl?

Accepted Answer

No: Pholcodine is a cough suppressant and although it has some sedative effects,  is sold over the counter, it does not contain fentanyl. Fentanyl on the other hand is a potent narcotic and a controlled substance.

Question 6

will fentanyl show up on a drug test?

Accepted Answer

Yes: it will show up as an opiate.

Question 7

is it okay to drink the fentanyl patches?

Accepted Answer

No: Fentanyl patches must be applied directly to the skin.

Question 8

side effects of using fentanyl pain patches?

Accepted Answer

Same as other opioid: Fentanyl patches are another way of delivering continuous opioids. Side effects include respiratory depression, sleepiness, nausea, vomiting, itching. In addition skin irritation at the site can occur. It is very important to never cut or damage the patch.

Question 9

is it true that fentanyl is related to heroin?

Accepted Answer

Opiates: Yes, fentanyl is related to heroin. Heroin is the original opiate used as an analgesic. Fentanyl is synthetic, whilst heroin is obtained from poppy.

Question 10

is fentanyl used long term for chronic pain ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, of course: The answer is that you can use fentanyl safely, selectively and sparingly. Most of the debate about the role of opioids in chronic pain management is based upon both the safety and efficacy of these drugs and the potential for abuse. Because of concerns about tolerance, physical dependence and addiction, many health professionals are still reluctant to prescribe opioids for chronic pain.

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If a person swallows a fentanyl patch n suicide attempt but regrets it, what will happen at the hospital?

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Attempted suicide by od on prazosin, fentanyl, nitro, clonidin, etc. i have gastroparesis, but vomiting&pain increased w/red-brn urine&back pain?

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Please describe the medication: fentanyl?

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